Wasabi Powder

[LizD518]

I just received a lovely gift box from Penzey's as a Christmas gift and one of the items it contains is Wasabi Powder. Since I don't make sushi / sashimi at home, I am looking for other uses. I have a few things in mind already, but I thought I'd throw it out here for suggestions.

So far, I want to add some to hot cocoa (maybe made with coconut milk) to come up with something inspired by the wasabi truffles I've had a vosges. I was also thinking it would make a good topping for roasted almonds or peanuts.

What about wasabi peas? Can anyone direct me to making my own version? Or using it as part of a spice rub for tuna or salmon - what else would you include?

[scubadoo97]

I mix it in mayo and coat tuna with it before searing. After coating you can also roll in panko if you want some crunch.

[mgaretz]

I use this recipe for a marinade for searing ahi:

4 tbs Ponzu Sauce

1 tsp Wasabi paste

1 inch fresh grated ginger

1 tbs Mirin (sweet cooking sake) or Cream Sherry

¼ tsp sesame oil

Just make up the wasabi powder into a paste - directions should be on the package.

[howsmatt]

I think Keller uses it in a salmon tartar recipe.

[nickrey]

Wasabi mashed potatoes.

[Blether]

Shake some over beef before roasting. Add some to hamburger mix. Otherwise, think mustard/horseradish applications.

[OliverB]

sprinkle on popcorn? Use in marinades etc? On a roast beef sandwich? Mix into burgers?

I threw mine out, it's usually just dried horse radish with green color. I like fresh horseradish better, just peel and use a micro plane to get a nice pile of "looks like graded cheese" spicy surprise :-)

Maybe use in a bloody mary? I could not find much use for it until it was way past it's date.

[David A. Goldfarb]

I use it in beef marinades often.

[kayb]

I use it to coat roasted chickpeas for a snack. Drain and rinse a can of chickpeas (or soak and cook dried ones); pat dry with a paper towel. Toss with a tablespoon of olive oil and a tablespoon or two of wasabi powder, and roast on a greased cookie sheet for 30 minutes at 400 degrees, stirring or shaking every 10 minutes or so. Making some today to go in Christmas gift boxes.

[Anna N]

I use it to coat roasted chickpeas for a snack. Drain and rinse a can of chickpeas (or soak and cook dried ones); pat dry with a paper towel. Toss with a tablespoon of olive oil and a tablespoon or two of wasabi powder, and roast on a greased cookie sheet for 30 minutes at 400 degrees, stirring or shaking every 10 minutes or so. Making some today to go in Christmas gift boxes.

Now this I have to try! Thanks for posting.

[LizD518]

I use it to coat roasted chickpeas for a snack. Drain and rinse a can of chickpeas (or soak and cook dried ones); pat dry with a paper towel. Toss with a tablespoon of olive oil and a tablespoon or two of wasabi powder, and roast on a greased cookie sheet for 30 minutes at 400 degrees, stirring or shaking every 10 minutes or so. Making some today to go in Christmas gift boxes.

These sound great! I have a batch cooling right now!

[Anna N]

I use it to coat roasted chickpeas for a snack. Drain and rinse a can of chickpeas (or soak and cook dried ones); pat dry with a paper towel. Toss with a tablespoon of olive oil and a tablespoon or two of wasabi powder, and roast on a greased cookie sheet for 30 minutes at 400 degrees, stirring or shaking every 10 minutes or so. Making some today to go in Christmas gift boxes.

Now this I have to try! Thanks for posting.

I DID try this - couldn't quite figure out what went wrong until I dipped a finger tip into the wasabi powder and found it had no taste whatsoever! Old!!!! Have to get new wasabi powder and try again.